Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 0kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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